The Key Principals Of Childrens Order 1995

Question 1

PARAMOUNTCY

• in court the child’s welfare comes first
• the order sets a list of factors when a dispute arises about the upbringing of the child
• this principal requires the child’s feelings and wishes when decisions are being made

Answer 1

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

• defines powers, duties, responsibilities and authority a parent has by law
• the order requires that children should be cared for and brought up by their family
• parents continue to have responsibility even when the children aren’t living with them
• parental responsibility is only lost when a child is freed for adoption

Question 2

PROTECTION

• children should be protected by intervention if they are in danger
• care orders state that children should only be taken into care if they are likely to be harmed
• this order gives social services responsibility for the child, as the parent may be restricted to safeguard the child’s welfare

Answer 2

PREVENTION

• prevent separating the child from its family to promote welfare of the child
• when a child is “in need” the service provided may be in a drop in centre
• must work with other organisations to provide appropriate package of services MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

Question 3

PARTNERSHIP

• parents with children in need should be given help to bring up their child
• health and social care services should provide the family with appropriate range and level of support
• social services must work in partner ship with other agencies to provide services to children in need

Answer 3

🔑 safeguarding children means the process of protecting children from abuse neglect and preventing impairment of their Heath and development

🔑child protection is part of the safeguarding process where it is necessary to take action when there is a reasonable belief that a child is at risk of harm